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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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